The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia glanced back, freezing as she recognized the figure.

Since the company chaos, aside from their phone call, this marked the first encounter with Claude.

Tyler acted swiftly, passing the candle to the priest before turning to the door. His voice resounded through the church, "Claude." Claude remained fixated on Olivia, his gaze warm and tender.

Tyler stood still, taken aback by Claude's audacity to stare at his wife in such a sacred space. Grimness shadowed his smile.

"Mr. Pearce," Linda called out to him.

Only then did Claude tear his gaze from Olivia to acknowledge Tyler. He responded with a smile, "Tyler."

Tyler stood motionless, giving no response, his eyes still grim.

Olivia remained rooted to the spot.

Beside Claude, Lionel asked, "Why is Mr. Harris here, Claude? Should we join them?"

Claude glanced at him before suggesting, "Let's go greet them."

With that, he approached.

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